After admiring the beauty of the kingdom for a long time, Dante shook his head and started moving towards the archways of the Gateway of the Kungdom.
Upon nearing the gateways, Dante noticed that several people were already in the line waiting to enter the Kingdom that was guarded by knights and Nodesmiths! Those people that wore the coat of Black and blue were Nodesmiths.They were sitting on a chair leisurely and observing the surroundings.
Dante could feel Essence from their body and that was very overwhelmingly and strong but at the same time peaceful and calm.
Dante was first time seeing a Nodesmith that the Old man mentioned.
Soldiers of prominent regions are Rank 1 to Rank 3 Nodesmiths.... Dante thought on his mind before standing properly in line.
It's good that I am able to understand the language of the kingdom... Dante thought in his mind as he heard people around him talk about their businesses and normal life.
He looked around the gateways to see the walls that had designs that looked very beautiful but at the same time full of power. After observing for a long time, Dante realized that they were nothing but Essence! The Solarionis kingdom had used the Essence to strengthen the wall.
The difference between the Essence of Dante and the Essence on the Wall was like the difference between Heaven and Earth!
Even the walls of the kingdom are adorned beautifully and are strengthened...Dante couldn't help but praise it in his mind.
After a few minutes of waiting, it was finally the turn of Dante. The sound of the knight reverberated in his mind.
“ Halt! State your name, The name of your homeland and the purpose of your visit! ”
Without wasting any time, Dante calmly replied-
“ My name is Dante I am from the kingdom of Verdantia and have come here to enroll in an Academy to become a Nodesmith. I am currently a Stage 1 Neophyte. ”
The guard that was fully dressed in an armour that only showed his eyes and lower part of his face gazed at Dante's eyes before continuing.
“ Since you are a Neophyte, You need to follow some rules. These rules are not meant to be broken untill you want a deathwish or something. ”
He then went to the side of the Gateways that had a small room and came with a small book titled “ Rulebook of Solarionis” in golden color and a peculiar font. He threw it towards Dante and said-
“ This book contains all the rules of Solarionis. Since you are an outsider, you will be naturally restricted here. So read it carefully and follow all of them. ”
Dante nodded before saying.
“ I also have corpses of some creature that I have hunted before. How can I exchange their bodies for money? ”
The guard clicked his tounge and said in annoyance-
“ Just go to the Solar Square. You can ask the locals for the location. Now move on and let the people from the line come. ”
Dante didn't said anything and just entered the Solarionis Kingdom.
These burly knights have a real tough job. They have to talk to so many people in a day..
Pheww
A gust of fresh wind flowed in his face as he saw a place full of people that were interacting with each other and some that were minding their own business. They wore the attire that looked similar to Dante like the tuxedo but they had different designs and colour and were equally elegant and noble.
A variety of voices resounded in Dante's ear upon entering the Kingdom.
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“ Did you know that Montaire was sick this morning? I am still worried about him. ”
“ Don't run, Sardinia. You will get hurt! ”
“ A kilogram of Sumanara fruit just for 20 Bits.”
Around him were small shops of people that were selling different things ranging from Clothes to Fruits and Vegetables to utensils and a variety of things.
Dante couldn't help but glance at each of them. These were all things that were unfamiliar to Dante.
Brrr
A small sound came from Dante's stomach that only he could heard. But still he couldn't help but get embarrassed.
I am very hungry.. I don't even have any money... I should ask someone for the directions of Solar Square.
He quickly composed himself and walked towards a man who was standing near the walls and observing the people.
“Uh, Sorry Sir but I am new here. Can you tell me which way is the Solar Square? ”
The man gazed towards Dante with his green eyes and warmly replied-
“ Head straight towards that clothing shop and then turn right. When you reach a small fountain, then take a left turn and keep walking. You will reach there. ” He said as he pointes at a clothing shop in front of him.
“ Thank You, Sir. ” Dante thanked the man and then followed the instructions of the green eyed man.
After some time, he finally reached the Solar Square. In front of him, was a bustling market that was full of people that were both selling and buying things. In the centre of the market was an another fountain and the market place was adorned several small poles which had a white substance embedded on its top.
These poles are for illuminating the market at night.... The technology here isn't so primitive as I have thought..
Before entering the market, Dante leaned on a wall and read the Rulebook that the knight provided.
After some time, he finished remembering all the contents of the book and thought-
I am not allowed to enter any kind of Royal place. I am not allowed to use my powers in the kingdom except some special places and in some special cases. I am not allowed to interfere with the action of the military...
It also had that it was prohibited to steal, bribe and any other typical criminal activities were all prohibited and were liable for punishments.
It also had an overview of the Currency and some other information of the kingdom like how the Solarionis kingdom is ruled by King Aldric Solarionis and Queen Seraphina Solarionis. They also had a son who was Prince Alstair Solarionis. Not much information was given about them.
The main Currency of Solarionis was Essence Shards and the lower currency was Bits. There are 3 Types of Essence Shards that are Luminal Shards that have a blue huey, Radiant Shards that have a vibrant green colour and Etherial Shards which have a bright golden colour. The exchange ratio of Luminal and Radiant Shards is 4:1 while the exchange ratio for Radiant and Etherial Shards are 5:1. These Shards are all engraved with a Royal Seal which had a Sun and a Majestic Lion above it.
Hmm, The kingdom really has an effective and a detailed system for maintaining things throughout..
Dante thought for a moment, before he regained his posture and headed towards the Marketplace.
As he entered the Marketplace, he saw all kinds of stuff ranging from Normal Potions to Artifacts to Node Nectar!
He slowly went towards a corner where the shops had bodies of animals on the counter and a spherical object that were of ranging colour. Some of them were white, some red and some extremely dark.
He reached the counter of the shop and saw the person selling it. The person was a man with a simple face but blue eyes. Upon seeing Dante, his eyes had some light before he said with a cheerful tone-
“ Welcome Sir! My name is Leonard. Are you looking for anything particular? Oh, Even if we don't have that thing you can commission us to search it as long as it's not something extraordinary. But of course, it will take a lot of money hehe..”
“ I am not looking for anything to buy. I am here to sell something. Is that okay? ”
Leonard raised his eyes, before he instantly replied,
“ Of course, Sir. We both sell and buy things. That is our business. So, what are you willing to sell? ”
“ Should I just display them on this counter? ”
“ Of course, Sir. You can show us here. There is no problem. ” Leonard took out a small ring embedded with a red ruby and tapped on the counter. Suddenly, all the things on the counter disappeared.
Hmm.. A storage ring. No need to show it off, I have it too. Dante nodded before resting his palm on the counter and letting out a swirl of black energy that formed the body of a Tiger.
Leonard nodded seeing the tiger.
“ This is the Crimson Wraith. It's special for its Claw that can be used to make extremely durable and powerful swords and his core that can be used as an ingredient of several potions... The best I can do is 50 Luminal shards. ”
Dante gazed directly at the eyes of the seller before he calmly replied,
“Too low. 100 Luminal Shards. This is the best I can do. ”
Leonard eyes twitched. He calmly rebuted-
“This is too high. 100 Luminal Shards for a Crimson Wraith that is dismembered is very over priced... What about 70 Luminal Shards? This is my bottom line. ”
“70 Luminal shards ia not a proper value for the Crimson Wraith even in its dismembered state. My last offer is 90 Luminal Shards. I can't go any less than this. ”
His eye's twitched again.
“Sir, You are not understanding. Even 90 Luminal Shards is too much for this body.... I would be at loss if I were to buy it from you at this cost.”
“Then, what's your best price? Tell me and I would consider it. ”
“.... My best price is 80 Luminal Shards. Any more than this, I am afraid I have to back down. ”
“Deal.”
Dante instantly closed the deal with a small grin.
I am not easy to take advantage of. Hehe, I would squeeze the full value of my things from you, even if I was not aware of the market value...